Valdespin snaps Mets' skid

MIAMI — Jordany Valdespin's home-run trot was more like a sprint, and he dashed all the way to the dugout, as though he couldn't wait to trade high-fives with his Mets teammates.

The Associated Press

MIAMI — Jordany Valdespin's home-run trot was more like a sprint, and he dashed all the way to the dugout, as though he couldn't wait to trade high-fives with his Mets teammates.

The Mets finally had some big hits to celebrate Wednesday, when they broke a six-game losing streak and averted a series sweep by beating the Miami Marlins 7-6.

Valdespin put the Mets ahead to stay in the sixth inning with a three-run, pinch-hit homer.

"That was a momentum changer," Mets catcher John Buck said.

Buck and David Wright each had three of the Mets' 13 hits. NL RBI leader Buck hit a two-run double, and Wright contributed his third homer for the Mets, who totaled only 11 runs during their losing streak.

"We got some offense going," manager Terry Collins said. "The most frustrating thing about the past six days is we've been in the games. We've given ourselves a chance, we just haven't been able to create any offense. Hopefully today is a start."

The dormant attack finally came alive after the Mets fell behind 4-1. Valdespin's second homer of the year was his sixth pinch-hit homer since breaking into the majors in 2012, which ties him for second place on the team's career list.

"For some reason he loves to come off the bench when the pressure's on," Collins said. "It's amazing what he has done as a pinch-hitter. His eyes seem to get bigger, and he seems to see the ball better."

Wright homered in the fourth, scored three times and made a barehanded grab and throw at third base in the seventh inning to keep a runner stranded at third. Afterward he was wrapped from neck to torso because of various maladies, including a stiff neck, but said he had been eager to play Wednesday.

"We need all the wins we can get, especially with the way we've been playing," Wright said. "You want to be in there and help out."